Paul and the Resurrection of Israel - Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites

"A 'big' book with a bold new idea: Paul's gospel with its inclusion of the Gentiles directly relates to the salvation of Israel promised in the Hebrew Bible. Providing a better understanding of the "parting of the ways" between Christianity and Judaism, the book boldly transforms understandings of Christian origins"--

List of contents

Introduction: Jews, former Gentiles, Israelites; 1. The God of Jews only?; 2. Paul and the Israel problem; 3. The Israel problem and the Gentiles; 4. Salvation through justification: Jews and Gentiles alike; 5. 'Not My People': Israel's infidelity and God's fidelity; 6. God's justice and the end of the Torah; 7. The mystery of Israel's salvation; 8. The end of the matter.

About the author

Jason A. Staples is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at North Carolina State University. He is the author of The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and of numerous articles on the themes of ancient Judaism and early Christianity.

Product details

• Authors: Jason A Staples, Jason A. Staples, Jason A. (North Carolina State University Staples
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.11.2023
• EAN: 9781009376761
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0937676-1
• No. of pages: 350
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; History of Religion, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament / General, New Testaments, Biblical Studies & Exegesis